What is happening in Tehran’s galleries these days/ from destruction to the opening of light

According to the visual arts correspondent of Fars news agency, it has been several months since the voluntary closure of Tehran galleries. According to experts, the closure of galleries will cause irreparable damage to the professional atmosphere and economy of visual arts, and curators of this art field should resume their activities like other businesses.

*They are just sellers like any other business

Mahmoudreza Bahmanpour, an art expert and gallery owner, says about the activity or lack of activity of galleries: “Talking about this requires a presupposition that is often ignored in these controversies. In my opinion, galleries have no substantive difference from other economic activities, they are art products. the dignity of a gallery owner is the same as that of a clothing boutique, book store, or coffee shop, unless their individual awareness presents them with a different personality, but gallery owners operate in a context as if they have dignity and dignity, and consider themselves the basis and source of values. They know culture, that’s why they make a statement, or enter the field of political themes and see themselves as superior as isolated activists; But they are just sellers, just like all other businesses, like the work of publishers, like the work of magazines, like dozens of other jobs whose mission is business” (source: Survey of the artist’s profession magazine about the reopening of galleries).

* We are against the closing of galleries under any circumstances

Abdolreza Sohrabi, Director General of the Visual Arts Center of the country, in a conversation with the media, emphasized that: “The Visual Arts Center did not and does not agree with the closing of the galleries, because it considers the galleries across the country to be the only permanent platform for the economy of art and the supply of visual arts.” While we are against the closing of galleries under any circumstances, we are equally trying to provide a suitable space for their activities.”

Abdolreza Sohrabi, Director General of Visual Arts Center, during his weekly visit to galleries

In this regard, Sohrabi emphasized: “We are against the closing of galleries under any circumstances, we are equally trying to provide a suitable environment for their activities.”

Although the majority of artists active in the field of visual arts are interested in continuing their activities, many galleries have not yet resumed their activities, and the economic situation of numerous artists in this art field is becoming more difficult day by day.

Although some galleries had problems with their openings, but despite all the difficulties, every week we see good exhibitions held in the city of Tehran, which can keep the spirit of this art alive. They are held in Tehran galleries in January and the audience can visit them.

* A look at the exhibitions of Tehran galleries these days

On December 30, a number of galleries and cultural centers will host visual arts enthusiasts.

Articulation: The group exhibition “Destruction” with the works of 9 artists will be held until Sunday 9th of Bahman at the Artibishan Gallery at the address of Shariati St., Narsedeh Be Hemet, Gol Nabi Gharb St., Ahmadi Roshan Square, Sasanipour St., Qandi Alley, No. 6.

Abolfazl Fine Art Gallery: Painting and poster exhibition “Yad Habib” which is an art event with the aim of honoring the status of the late artist, Habibullah Sadeghi.

Palestine Museum: The exhibition of paintings by Palestinian artists titled “The Wound of Gaza” will be held until the 5th of Bahman at the Museum of Contemporary Arts of Palestine, at No. 74, Baradaran Shahid Mozafar Street, Vali Asr St., Bozormehr St., Tehran.

Bawan: The group exhibition “Roseneh Noor” is open until 20th of Bahman at Bawan Gallery, No. 7, Motahari St., Larestan St., Abdeh St.

Freelance designers: The art workshop of 9 artists will be held in Azad Designers Gallery until 13th of Bahman. Those who are interested can visit this workshop every Thursday from 1 to 8 at the address of Fatemi Square, Meydan. Visit Flowers, Selmas Square, No. 5.

Hor Gallery: This gallery hosts the clay sculptures and paintings of Maryam Kohestani, a ceramist who has a contemporary approach to this medium. The exhibition of Maryam Kohestani’s new works is open every day, except Saturdays, from 15:00 to 20:00 at Hor Gallery, No. 12, No. 12, Motahari Street, Mirzai Shirazi North Street, No. 12.

Niavaran Cultural Center: The exhibition of Abdul Hamid Qadirian’s works titled “The light of Hoda is the light of Hossein and that’s enough” will be hosted by those interested in the main gallery of Farhangsarai Niavaran until February 7.

Cartoon House: The group exhibition “Blue Sky” will be held until the 14th of Bahman at Iran Caricature House, No. 44, Dr. Shariati St., Shahid Hammat Highway Intersection, Gol Nabi West Shahid Daud St., after Ahmadi Roshan (Book) Square, Tehran.

City Photo Gallery Museum: Historical photo exhibition “Yesterday’s Children” on the occasion of commemorating the 180th year of recording the first photo in Iran will be held at Shahr Photographic Museum at Haft Tir Square, Bahar Street, Shiraz.

Bahman Cultural Center: “Qom Aseel” exhibition with Mino Amini’s paintings will be hosted by fans until December 30th at Farhangsarai Bahman Gallery.

Rain song: Tahira Allahdadian’s calligraphy exhibition titled “Sleeping Waves” is open until December 30th at Taraneh Baran Gallery, Aqdasiyeh, Sepanee St., Ezzatullah Tzamazi St., after Manjil Crossroad, Abbaszadeh Dead End, No. 3, Unit 2.

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